Box Turtle Research Paper

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Box turtles, also commonly called the box tortoise, are a species of reptile that can be found many places around the world. They can live to an impressive one-hundred years in the wild and forty to fifty years in captivity. Box turtles are unique due to their different personalities and beautiful shell designs. Box Turtles are a unique type of reptiles. Most reptiles are nearsighted leaving their owner with a blank stare from their pet. However, box turtles are one of the few reptiles that are farsighted which allows them to recognize their owners. This unusual ability also allows the turtle to coexist and interact in spaces shared with their owners. Activities as such can create a bond between the reptile and the owner, much like a dog